For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,218 students in 19709, DE.
The top ranked public high schools in 19709, DE are Mot Charter School, Appoquinimink High School and Middletown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19709 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 19709, DE have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Delaware public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19709 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Georges Technical High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 19709, DE Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mot Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1156 Levels Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Gr: K-12 | 1,396 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Appoquinimink High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1080 Bunker Hill Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3840
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 1,399 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Middletown High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-4141
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,235 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
St. Georges Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Hyetts Corner Rd.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,188 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
19709, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Silver Lake Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
493 East Main Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5238
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5238
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19709, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in 19709, DE include Mot Charter School, Appoquinimink High School and Middletown High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19709?
4 public high schools are located in 19709.
What is the racial composition of students in 19709?
19709 public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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